On the evening of October 3, 2024, Mr. Hubert Oscar Lyon entered his heavenly home. He was born on February 21, 1931, to the late James Elma Lyon and Lillian Pratt Lyon. He was proceeded in death by his twin infant sons; brothers, Sherman Lyon, Alvin Lyon, and Dallas Lyon, and sisters, Elva Lyon, and Wavie Lyon Stephens.
Throughout his life, Hubert was known as being a humble and hard-working man who desired to serve God. He was a long-time member at Smith River Church of the Brethren, where he served as deacon, treasurer, and sang in the choir. Hubert’s love and dedication for his family was seen through his roles of being a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He enjoyed the beauty of nature, and being outside working on his farm and riding his horses. He also enjoyed hobbies such as wood carving, riding his 4-wheeler and playing his harmonica. In 1994 after a long career, he retired from Liberty Fabrics.
Hubert will be greatly missed by all those that knew and loved him. Left behind to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 73 years, Evadell Rorrer Lyon; sons and daughter-in-law, David Lyon of Woolwine, VA, Timothy Lyon (Christina) of Youngsville, NC; daughter and son-in-law, Amy Mangrum (Bobby) of Woolwine VA; grandchildren, Audrey Mangrum Jones (Tony), James Mangrum (Courtney), Kayla Lyon Bailey (Jonas), Rachel Lyon and Drew Lyon; and great-grandchildren, Alyssa Jones, Noah Jones, Ian Jones, Evelyn Mangrum, future Mangrum great-grandson, Addison Bailey, Luke Bailey, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Mr. Lyon will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, October 6, 2024, at Moody Funeral Home Chapel in Stuart, VA with the Reverend David Shumate officiating. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow in the Lyon Family Cemetery in Woolwine, VA. Flowers will be accepted, or memorial donations may be made to Smith River Church of the Brethren c/o Marvin Gunter, 595 S. Mayo Drive, Stuart, VA 24171. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.moodyfuneralservices.com.
